The remnant soul of the White Tiger!
Bai Zihe was stunned by the scene before him.
The White Tiger, one of the legendary Four Sacred Beasts, was immensely powerful, commanding slaughter and revered as a supreme divine beast!
Never did he expect to encounter the remnant soul of a White Tiger in such a place today...
Bai Zihe suddenly understood.
No wonder a mere tiger's roar had caused him internal injury and bleeding from the mouth – it was the remnant soul of a White Tiger, so it was not surprising at all.
If this were a true White Tiger...
A single roar would have been enough to kill him on the spot!
Despite his relief, Bai Zihe did not stop his actions.
The next moment, the Xuanyuan Sword erupted with light, illuminating the entire space with boundless brilliance!
"Damn human..."
"I have perished for who knows how many years and been buried tens of miles underground, yet you still managed to find me. You dare to steal my demon core, you are truly despicable!"
Bai Zihe couldn't help but be secretly astonished.
This White Tiger...
It had been dead for countless years, leaving only a wisp of its soul, yet it could still speak human language. How terrifying must it have been when it was alive!
"Senior White Tiger..."
Facing the legendary divine beast of the Great Xia, Bai Zihe still showed reverence: "I had no intention of offending you, but..."
"Now that the darkness and strangeness have resurfaced, I must awaken the Gold Sacred Body as soon as possible, and then evolve into the Chaos Sacred Body, to resist the great tribulation."
"Therefore..."
"I am determined to obtain this golden core!"
While showing reverence, Bai Zihe was not truly afraid.
After all, no matter how strong the White Tiger was, it was merely a remnant soul.
He held a divine weapon like the Xuanyuan Sword in his hand!
Furthermore, the little tower had said he could deal with this entity, so there shouldn't be a major problem.
"The darkness and strangeness..."
Upon hearing these words, a flicker of light flashed in the eyes of the White Tiger's phantom.
It seemed to be contemplating, with a hint of lingering fear.
Then...
These two golden beams fell upon Bai Zihe.
Bai Zihe's hair stood on end, as if he had been seen through by this White Tiger remnant soul.
Bai Zihe's heart grew solemn.
A White Tiger was indeed a White Tiger; even as a remnant soul, it possessed supreme power.
"Alright."
The feeling came as quickly as it left.
In the blink of an eye, it vanished without a trace, as if it were merely an illusion.
The voice of the White Tiger remnant soul continued: "At your age, in your early twenties, you have already awakened the Earth Sacred Body, the Water Sacred Body, and the Wood Sacred Body..."
"Combined with the immortal artifact containing karma fire in your storage ring, it is indeed possible for you to awaken the Chaos Sacred Body."
With each word spoken by the White Tiger remnant soul, Bai Zihe's heart pounded.
This entity was eerily perceptive.
With just a glance, it had discovered all his secrets.
No.
It seemed the White Tiger remnant soul had not discovered that he possessed the Xuanyuan Sword and the Haotian Tower.
"Furthermore..."
"With the Xuanyuan Sword as your weapon, the Haotian Tower as your guard, and the Kongtong Seal and Pangu Axe, your future is indeed limitless."
Bai Zihe was instantly dumbfounded, and a roar erupted within him.
Damn it, is there no privacy left for me?
This remnant soul is too powerful.
No.
I still have one secret!
Bai Zihe refused to believe it. He had the secret of the Tome of Heaven without Words; this White Tiger remnant soul couldn't possibly know about that either...
As expected.
The next sentence from the White Tiger remnant soul brought a slight sigh of relief to Bai Zihe.
"Your fortune is quite good, young one."
"Taking my natal golden core can indeed help you comprehend the Gold Sacred Body."
"However, even if you awaken the Five Elements Sacred Body, crossing the chasm to the Chaos Sacred Body remains a formidable challenge."
Bai Zihe was slightly startled.
Yes.
He had heard this from his eighth senior sister and the little tower long ago.
However, he would not give up easily.
"And..."
A cold glint flashed in the eyes of the White Tiger remnant soul: "I have been dead for many years. Even if there is darkness and strangeness outside, what does it have to do with me?"
"If you want to take my golden core, you must show me your true capabilities!"
The tone of the White Tiger remnant soul instantly became fierce.
As the words fell...
A sharp bolt of lightning lunged towards Bai Zihe.
"Whoosh..."
Facing such an extraordinary divine object, Bai Zihe dared not be careless. He immediately wielded the Xuanyuan Sword and struck at the bolt of lightning.
"Rumble..."
With just a slight contact, Bai Zihe's face changed drastically.
The thunderous power above him was like Mount Tai pressing down, like an ocean pouring in, instantly threatening to overturn him!
"Swish..."
The next moment, Bai Zihe's body was sent flying backward, crashing into the tunnel wall with unparalleled speed.
"Ugh..."
Bai Zihe spat out a mouthful of blood, barely supporting himself with the Xuanyuan Sword.
"Too weak."
The White Tiger remnant soul's voice carried a hint of disdain: "You possess the strength of the Tribulation Crossing realm, yet you can only unleash the second layer of the Xuanyuan Sword..."
"Your comprehension of heavenly and earthly laws is far too lacking."
"Swoosh..."
While commenting critically, the White Tiger remnant soul launched another attack.
"Clang..."
Bai Zihe did not reply, merely parrying instinctively with the Xuanyuan Sword. Just as he raised it, a yellowish light flowed around it.
It was the power of Houtu.
"Rumble..."
This time, Bai Zihe was not blown away.
"Not bad, you know a little bit about adaptation."
The White Tiger remnant soul offered a slight compliment, which only annoyed Bai Zihe – no one would feel comfortable being praised after being beaten.
"Swish..."
The next moment, Bai Zihe soared into the air.
"Tai Xuan Sword Art!"
Without hesitation, a sword light cleaved down.
Simultaneously, the essence wood power within his body was rapidly repairing him.
After just one use, Bai Zihe felt that his injuries were no longer a concern and he could fight for another three hundred rounds.
"Swish..."
Following this, the two exchanged blows, fighting fiercely.
From a single move to a hundred moves, and then to over a thousand moves.
Bai Zihe's foundation was indeed weak, but his learning ability was exceptional. During his battle with the White Tiger remnant soul, he constantly learned and improved.
To the extent that...
By the end, the White Tiger remnant soul could no longer harm Bai Zihe.
"A worthy successor..."
The White Tiger remnant soul suddenly stopped its attack, uttered a sentence, and then voluntarily moved aside, revealing the golden core emitting a soft glow within the bronze coffin.
"Take it, it's yours."
"After all, I have been dead for a long time. Guarding it is meaningless."
"Moreover, with the darkness approaching, if the chaotic side loses, my demon core will also be corrupted by the darkness. It's better to give it to you, young man."
These words...
Made Bai Zihe feel a little embarrassed.
However, he was not one to be pedantic.
Since the other party offered him a chance to get it for free, to refuse would be unfilial and unearthly, and utterly ridiculous!
"Swish..."
Thus, the next moment, Bai Zihe took the golden core into his hand.
"Thank you."
Bai Zihe cupped his hands towards the White Tiger remnant soul and said sincerely, "Senior White Tiger, my intrusion was truly unintentional. If there is anything you need this junior to do, I will not refuse."
"No, no need."
After three consecutive refusals, the White Tiger remnant soul said, unexpectedly to Bai Zihe: "Young man, I find you agreeable. I shall pass on a divine ability to you – the Tiger Eye Divine Pupil!"